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MR55 SMM

2017 Audi A5

Black Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Dec 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

43,151 mi
Last recorded43,151 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2017 Audi A548,661 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMR55 SMM
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 43,151 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2024 41,423 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2023 39,457 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2022 36,028 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2021 28,856 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost inner split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost inner split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 30 Nov 2021 28,856 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords x3 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost inner split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost inner split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 22 Dec 2020 21,877 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 May 2020

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How Reliable is the Audi A5?

Based on 1,497,195 MOT tests across 148,987 vehicles.

83.2%
Pass Rate
7,148
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
148,987
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 17,175
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 7,432
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 7,396
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MR55 SMM is a 2017 Audi A5 in Black with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 2017 Audi A5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.4% with a typical mileage of 48,661 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Audi A5 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 17,175 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MR55 SMM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Audi A5 typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 9 years old, this Audi A5 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was MR55 SMM registered?

MR55 SMM is a 2017 Audi A5, first registered on 31 May 2017.

Is MR55 SMM safe to buy?

The MOT history for MR55 SMM shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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